HR 6063 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for desecrating the flag of the United States.

Introduced 1979-12-06· Sponsored by Rep. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-12-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the maximum penalties for desecration of the United States flag from one year imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine to five years' imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (11)

8 Democrats3 Republicans